Dr. AI will see you now

Dr. AI will see you now

SALT LAKE CITY — Dr. AI is setting up practice in a medical setting near you. And experts say your health care is likely to improve in multiple ways with that new attention to detail. But in some areas, you might want to steer clear. Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a staple in growing segments …

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State calling for public input to close ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

State calling for public input to close ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will receive $317 million in federal funding to address disparities in internet access and affordability for residents after the Department of Commerce accepted the state’s Digital Equity Plan, the agency announced Thursday. “High-speed internet isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s become an absolute necessity,” President Joe Biden said in remarks on …

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State calling for public input to close the ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

State calling for public input to close ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will receive $317 million in federal funding to address disparities in internet access and affordability for residents after the Department of Commerce accepted the state’s Digital Equity Plan, the agency announced Thursday. “High-speed internet isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s become an absolute necessity,” President Joe Biden said in remarks on …

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Neuroscientists David Eagleman proposes test of intelligence for AI to Utah audience

Neuroscientists David Eagleman proposes test of intelligence for AI to Utah audience

SALT LAKE CITY — What is intelligence? As it turns out, the rapidly developing technology of artificial intelligence and large language models may not only become an asset in pursuing new scientific discoveries, but also might turn out to be a vital resource from which we can explore the true nature of intelligence. That’s according …

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Thousands of Utahns could potentially lose access to internet as funds for program set to expire

Thousands of Utahns could potentially lose access to internet as funds for program set to expire

SALT LAKE CITY — Congress in 2021 passed a $1 trillion infrastructure package that included $14.2 billion in funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program which helped connect millions of Americans to high-speed internet. Now the program is at risk of losing funding after April unless it receives additional backing from Congress, according to a statement …

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